Quick 5 Minute Sorbets (Using Leftover Frozen Fruit)

Turn Your Leftover Fruit into a Quick, Summery Sorbet

Don't fancy making another smoothie with your over-ripened or leftover fruit? Here is a quick and summery alternative. Homemade sorbet using frozen fruit. It’s the summer treat, you can make in just 5 minutes!

Why Sorbets?

I'd gone to freeze a punnet of strawberries to save them from spoiling, only to discover another punnet of strawberries already in the freezer.

Frozen fruit chunks

Alongside them were frozen cherries, mangoes and even grapes which my daughter prefers frozen as her go-to summer snack.

Clearly, I’d been stashing fruit and forgetting about it. So today, I decided it was time for a fruit sorbet parade.

Agave nectar bottle, a cut lemon, and a container of fresh strawberries

The day being overly warm, I fancied something cold and fruity fresh. Something quick and something easy! And it is very quick, with only three ingredients required and your sorbet is ready in approximately five minutes. Anything else, such as chilli flakes or your favourite tipple is a bonus!

The Real Quick Sorbet Recipe

Just 3 ingredients and a powerful blender are all you need.

INGREDIENTS (Base Recipe)

• 300g frozen fruit (e.g., strawberries, mango, cherries, blackberries)

• 4 tbsp Rich & Dark Agave Nectar (or 3 tbsp dark honey)

• Juice of ½ lemon

Optional: Add chilli flakes or a splash of your favourite signature Caribbean rum for an extra twist.

Instructions

1. Add your chosen fruit, agave/honey, lemon juice and optional chilli flakes to a high-speed blender.

2. Blitz for about 4 minutes, or until smooth and fully combined.

3. Serve immediately, or freeze for 1–2 hours if the sorbet has softened too much during blending.

Flavour Variations

1. Strawberry & Chilli Sorbet

A sweet and spicy combo that gives a gentle kick after each mouthful. Use halved frozen strawberries and a pinch of chilli flakes.

2. Mango & Lime Sorbet

Swap the fruit for frozen mango chunks and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Creamy, rich, and full of tropical flavour.

Santini Cherry Sorbet

3. Cherry Sorbet

Made with frozen Santina cherries. De-seeding may be a chore, but the bold flavour payoff is totally worth it. It’s the one I couldn’t stop eating during the taste test.

For an adulterated twist, add a dash of your favourite summer tipple!

Blackberry Sorbet

4. Blackberry Sorbet

Tangy, vibrant and ideal for warm days. Use fresh or frozen blackberries, ideal as blackberries come into season.

Pro Tips

• Powerful Blender Needed: Sharp blades make all the difference with frozen fruit.

• Best Sweetener: Rich & dark agave complements fruit colour and taste. Honey can leave an aftertaste.

• Too Slushy? Freeze your mixture for 1–2 hours to firm it back up.

Bonus: Quick and Easy Sorbets for Al-Fresco Dining

These sorbets are a fantastic addition to those hot summer days. And there's no churning, no fuss, just flavour-packed frozen fruit goodness.

Serves: 3 small portions (300g of fruit = 3 servings). No need for a full bowl as sorbet is all about bold taste in small bites.

Love Quick Recipes?

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• 👉 Quick Air-Fried Steak Recipe

• 👉 Quick Mackerel Salad Recipe

• 👉 Quick Frappe Recipe

Have you tried making sorbet at home? Let me know which flavour you'd make first. Or tell me your own twist on this 5-minute frozen treat!